Sonnet paints leaders with broad brush A recent contribution (Trichotomy Men) to Straus News unfairly tars with the same broad brush three extant world leaders... Letters to the Editor 13 Apr 2026 | 10:50
Library launches USA 250 programs Sussex County Library System is inviting residents to take part in a series of educational programs marking the upcoming... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:10
Sussex County to host America 250 celebration June 7 Sussex County will host an America 250 anniversary celebration June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, offering an afternoon... Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 01:39
Bruce Maurice Shahrabani Bruce Maurice Shahrabani, 71, of Newton, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.... Obituaries 13 Mar 2026 | 03:39
The Ogdensburg VFW presented an America 250 banner to the Sussex County Commissioners. ( Photo submitted) Ogdensburg VFW presents America 250 flag to Sussex County commissioners Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10152 in Ogdensburg presented a commemorative “America 250” flag to the Sussex... Local News 12 Mar 2026 | 02:50
Mary Pauline Schoonover Mary Pauline Schoonover, 91, of Hampton Township, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at home surrounded by loved... Obituaries 06 Mar 2026 | 02:46
Reverend Brown students are shown. ( Photo: Austin Braun) Sussex County Catholic schools earn national academic and faith-based honors Two schools Sussex County Catholic schools have received national recognition for academic achievement and faith-based education,... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 12:07
Eileen M. Clark Eileen M. Clark, 89, of Newton, NJ passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Bristol Glen, a UMC. Eileen was born on Sept.... Obituaries 20 Feb 2026 | 07:15
Diana Sison Bobis Diana Sison Bobis, a compassionate, hard-working, and kind-hearted individual, passed away on Feb. 12, 2026, at the age of... Obituaries 16 Feb 2026 | 01:17
Some of our old newspapers that are searchable Sussex County History Today: Looking up old newspapers In speaking with a fellow historian from the Kittatinny Lake area, I found out that the Sussex County Library system now... Columns 13 Feb 2026 | 03:01
Ronald Edward Pittenger Ronald “Ron” Edward Pittenger, lovingly known to his grandchildren as “Munga,” passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at... Obituaries 12 Jan 2026 | 02:46
Branchville residents Brad and Jeanne Heinke were recognized by United States Representative Josh Gottheimer as a Hometown Hero in December. Branchville couple honored as Hometown Heroes Branchville residents Jeanne and Brad Heinke were among the 20 local North Jersey residents recently honored by U.S. Rep.... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 12:03
Trevor Hodgson Trevor Hodgson, 84, of Fredon, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at Bristol Glen Senior Living in Newton, N.J. Obituaries 15 Dec 2025 | 02:49
An illustration Lord Stirling, depicting him with his “iron” mine (really a mix of zinc, iron, and manganese) behind him, the Wallkill River with an iron forge along it, and an example of his creation of beacon fires along the mountains to warn of enemy troop movements. Sussex County History Today: Lord Stirling During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 01 Dec 2025 | 12:10
Attached image: “An illustration of the Marquis de Lafayette with escort riders foraging for food for the horses of the Continental Army while they were encamped at Morristown.” (AI rendered on data by Bill Truran and he endorses it as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Marquis de Lafayette During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 21 Nov 2025 | 12:18
